Method and apparatus for tracking transported items using RFID tags

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9449266
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12593934

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A method and apparatus for tracking transported items using RFID tags are provided. A tote for transporting RFID tagged items includes a body capable of enclosing one or more RFID tagged items. RF reflective and/or absorbent material is positioned to inhibit RF signals from reaching the enclosed RFID tagged items from outside the body. A portion of a wall of the tote or a sleeve for insertion into the tote can be free of reflective and/or absorbent material to allow RF signals to be sent into, and exit, the tote. The RF reflective and/or absorbent material can be provided with or without texture.

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  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.;FRANWELL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Emond, Jean-Pierre Gainesville, US 13 90
Uysal, Dilek Dagdelen Lakeland, US 4 151
Wells, Jeffrey Lane Plant City, US 20 198

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